History Level 2

What will I
learn?That people act from a
sense of what is right and necessary; but that changes depending on belief and
circumstance.

We will study two topics from this list:

The Nazi state

The conquest of the Aztecs

The Vietnam Wars

The resurgence of China

A topic in New Zealand history

How will I learn?Having fun arguing with
each other. Look at causes and consequences of key events.
Investigate historical situations. Undertake field trips. Read. Think.
Dispute. Write.What should I
have done already?

Have good
reading habits. Have an interest in the world and its origins.

Where does this
subject lead?Level 3 History and then
the world as an inquiring, interested, responsible citizen – as a journalist,
lawyer, researcher, and so much more!

Carry out an inquiry
of an historical event or place that is of significance to New Zealanders.

4

In

R

91230

Examine an historical event, or place, of
significance to New Zealanders.

5

In

R

91231

Examine sources of an historical event that is of significance to
New Zealanders.

4

Ex

R/W

91232

Interpret different perspectives of people in an historical event that
is of significance to New Zealanders.

5

In

R

91233

Examine causes and
consequences of a significant historical event.

5

Ex

R/W

91234(OPTIONAL)

Examine how a significant historical event
affected New Zealand
society.

5

Ex

R/W

TOTAL CREDITS AVAILABLE

23(28)

ASSESSMENT REGULATIONS:

DUE DATES: Work must be submitted on the due date and time set by the teacher for internal assessments.

RESITS: Resits in this course will be offered on the three internal standards provided the student made a substantial effort to complete the first attempt by the due date. Resits are to be done on a new topic outside of normal teaching times.

PLAGIARISM: Plagiarism is claiming others ideas as their own. Paraphrasing others ideas is plagiarism as much as copying their text. Proper citation of others ideas is important. Plagiarism will be referred to the principals nominee.